Caddo Parish, LA

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    2024 Population
    230,004
    US Senator
    Bill Cassidy
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Kennedy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.5
    0.765% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    22.4%
    0.363% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $50,705
    1.27% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $175,700
    0.114% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    94,372
    0.853% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Caddo Parish, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.8% of the residents in Caddo Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Caddo Parish, LA are Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,729 degrees awarded in 2024), Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport (345 degrees), and Southern University at Shreveport (275 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Caddo Parish, LA was $175,700, and the homeownership rate was 60.2%.

    Most people in Caddo Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Caddo Parish, LA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Caddo Parish, LA is home to a population of 230k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.41% of Caddo Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (5.54k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.16 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Caddo Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.42k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% of Caddo Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Caddo Parish, LA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Caddo Parish, LA
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      112k ± 929
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      96.9k ± 530
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      6.42k ± 1.01k
    3.82%
    Hispanic Population
    8.79k people

    In 2024, there were 1.16 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Caddo Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.42k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.82% of the people in Caddo Parish, LA are hispanic (8.79k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Caddo Parish, LA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Honduras
      48,818 ± 5,396 people
    2. Mexico
      27,788 ± 4,080 people
    3. Vietnam
      17,351 ± 3,228 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 48,818 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 27,788 and Vietnam with 17,351.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.41%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    5.54k people
    2.29%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    5.34k people

    As of 2024, 2.41% of Caddo Parish, LA residents (5.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Caddo Parish, LA was 2.29%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,803 ± 517
    2. Vietnam
      3,616 ± 418
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,637 ± 447

    Caddo Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.6% of the population of Caddo Parish, LA has health coverage, with 33.1% on employee plans, 32.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Caddo County, LA see 796 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (796 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1157 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 127 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    796 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Caddo County, LA

    Primary care physicians in Caddo County, LA see an average of 796 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (796 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.44%
    Uninsured
    33.1%
    Employer Coverage
    32.4%
    Medicaid
    12.2%
    Medicare
    13%
    Non-Group
    1.88%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Caddo Parish, LA declined by 3.83% from 7.73% to 7.44%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Caddo Parish, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.51 in Caddo Parish, LA.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 45.9% in Caddo Parish, LA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.23% in Caddo Parish, LA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Caddo Parish, LA employs 94.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Caddo Parish, LA were Health Care & Social Assistance (17,129 people), Retail Trade (11,383 people), and Educational Services (9,773 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($97,979), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,405), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,029).

    Employment

    Occupations

    94.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,878
    −0.853%
    1 Year decline
    ± 4.28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Caddo Parish, LA declined at a rate of −0.853%, from 95.2k employees to 94.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Caddo Parish, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,548 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,188 people), and Management Occupations (8,586 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Caddo Parish, LA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    94.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,878
    −0.853%
    1 Year decline
    ± 4.28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Caddo Parish, LA declined at a rate of −0.853%, from 95.2k employees to 94.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Caddo Parish, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,129 people), Retail Trade (11,383 people), and Educational Services (9,773 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Caddo Parish, LA, though some of these residents may live in Caddo Parish, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,234
    Median earning men ± $2,056
    $33,672
    Median earning women ± $1,534

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,138), Public Administration ($62,060), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,220).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($50,697), Wholesale Trade ($50,185), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,261).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 408
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 378
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 357
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.72M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $410k
      Retail Trade
    3. $386k
      Wholesale Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.547%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Louisiana

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    Bill Cassidy
    Senator from Louisiana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    John Kennedy
    Senator from Louisiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Caddo Parish, LA awarded 5,158 degrees. The student population of Caddo Parish, LA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,178 male students and 10,278 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Caddo Parish, LA are White (2,641 and 52.7%), Black or African American (1,759 and 35.1%), Asian (173 and 3.45%), and Two or More Races (170 and 3.39%).

    The largest universities in Caddo Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,729 and 72.3%), Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport (345 and 6.69%), and Southern University at Shreveport (275 and 5.33%).

    The most popular majors in Caddo Parish, LA are General Business Administration & Management (2,278 and 44.2%), Health Care Administration & Management (490 and 9.5%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (345 and 6.69%).

    The median tuition costs are $28,723 for private four year colleges, and $7,324 and $12,760 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Caddo Parish, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 16,456 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 16,456 students enrolled in Caddo Parish, LA, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,656 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      2,164 degrees awarded
    2. Health Care Administration & Management
      490 degrees awarded
    3. Curriculum & Instruction
      204 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Caddo Parish, LA was General Business Administration & Management with 2,164 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Caddo Parish, LA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Louisiana State University-Shreveport
      3,729 degrees awarded
    2. Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport
      345 degrees awarded
    3. Southern University at Shreveport
      275 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana State University-Shreveport with 3,729 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,998 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Caddo Parish, LA, which is 0.632 times less than the 3,160 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,641 degrees mean that there were 1.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,759 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,723) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,340) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Caddo Parish, LA was $175,700 in 2024, which is 0.528 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $175,900 to $175,700, a 0.114% decrease. The homeownership rate in Caddo Parish, LA is 60.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Caddo Parish, LA have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Caddo Parish, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 19.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Caddo Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.31%.

    Housing

    Property

    $175,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,195
    $57,659
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,129

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Caddo Parish, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Caddo Parish, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    60.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 60.2% of the housing units in Caddo Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Caddo Parish, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $50,705
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,788
    95.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,875

    In 2024, the median household income of the 95.8k households in Caddo Parish, LA grew to $50,705 from the previous year's value of $50,067.

    The following chart displays the households in Caddo Parish, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Caddo Parish, LA is from Louisiana.
    0.464
    2024 Wage GINI in Louisiana
    0.465
    2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80%)
    2. Carpooled (9.05%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.55%)

    In 2024, 80% of workers in Caddo Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.05%) and those who worked at home (6.55%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Caddo Parish, LA have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Caddo Parish, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Caddo Parish, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Caddo Parish, LA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 19.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Caddo Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.31%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    22.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Caddo Parish, LA (50.3k out of 225k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Caddo Parish, LA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 31.7% of the children was living in poverty in Caddo Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 688 in Caddo Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.05% per 100,000 population.

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